The trial of a corruption case against suspended Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Mizanur Rahman and three others began at a Dhaka court today with deposition of the complainant.

The other accused are: Mizan's wife Sohelia Anar Ratna, Mizan's brother Mahbubur Rahman and nephew Mahmudul Hasan, a suspended sub-inspector of police.

Of them, Mizan and Mahmudul are now in jail, while Sohelia and Mahbubur are on the run.

Today, Judge Al Asad Md Asifuzzaman of the Special Judge Court-6 of Dhaka recorded statement of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Director Monjur Morshed.

The judge then fixed November 8 for next hearing as the defence sought time to cross-examine the complainant.

In his statement, Monjur Morshed said that Mizan was asked to submit his wealth statement on July 10, 2018. On August 1 the same year, Mizan submitted his wealth statement of Tk 1,10,42,260 to the Anti-Corruption Commission.

But it was found that Mizan acquired considerable wealth illegally in the name of his wife, nephew, brother and other relatives.  

Later being instructed from the ACC office, he filed a case against Mizan and three others, the witness added.

During today's hearing, Mizan and Mahmudul, who are now in jail, were produced before the court.

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